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ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT

Student & Community Services Building, Room 143

PHONE: 408 864-8717

FAX: 408 864-5509

OFFICE HOURS - FALL 2008

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs, 8a.m. to 5:00p.m.

Friday 8a.m. to 1:00p.m.

ABOVE HOURS ARE NOT TESTING HOURS.

OFFICE CLOSED: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 - 3:00p.m. to 5:00p.m.

For testing information, including TESTING HOURS, click on test subject at left

Assessment and Placement Information

How will assessment help me?

Assessment will help you to identify your skill levels in English, Math, Chemistry or Biology. This information will assist you in the selection of courses in which you are likely to succeed.

Who must be assessed?

Matriculation requires that all new students test in basic skills. Students are exempt from English placement testing if they have earned an Associate in Arts or higher degree (from USA) or have completed English 1A (proof required.)

All students must test in basic skills if they plan to:

• Transfer;
• Earn a degree or certificate;
• Enroll in basic English, ESL, Math, Calculus (Math-1A), Chemistry 1A & Biology 6A;
• Or are undecided about their education goal.

Students who have been exempted from matriculation testing have the option of participating in the testing program.

Which courses require assessment?

Chemistry 1A; All ESL courses; English Writing 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 200 with 201 lab, 211 with 212 lab; LART 200, LART 211 with LART 212 lab; Reading 200 with 202 lab, 211 with 212 lab; All Math courses and Biology 6A and Biology 40A.

How do I get my assessment test results?

Students can access results through the online registration system and through the STAR phone registration system (408) 777-9394 or (650) 917-0509. To use the Web site or STAR, students must login with their De Anza 8-digit Student ID number (or SSN) and 4-digit PIN.

Assessment Office is not able to give test results by phone due to confidentiality regulations. Students unable to access results from the Web site or STAR must come in person to the Assessment Office in SCS 143 and provide photo identification.

Can I appeal my placement?

Various appeals options are available for students who feel that their abilities have not been accurately assessed. Please see Assessment Office staff for appeals options.

Can high school GPA change placement?

Your high school GPA of 3.5 or higher in English, ESL, Math, Chemistry may raise your placement if you are within two points of the cut score on paper & pencil tests and within 7 points on computerized tests. Bring transcript proof to the Assessment Center for possible higher placement in English or ESL. Bring transcript proof for Math, Chemistry and Biology to Math, Chemistry or Biology departments.

How do I assess my skills?

• Select the tests you need to take (English, ESL, Basic Math, College Level Math, Calculus, Chemistry and/or Biology). Also be informed of the following:
• Photo I.D. required, e.g., passport, driver's license, high school yearbook, etc. (Identification must be in English.)
• New students must apply to De Anza before testing.
• All Students must know their De Anza 8 digit Student ID number. Tests will not be scored without the identifying number. Students can look up their Student ID number by using login to Registration system and selecting "Check Student ID number".
• Bring several #2 wood pencils.
• Tests are administered in Testing Lab, SCS 143. Testing times vary. Check web site for updated information on dates and testing times.
• No appointments available. Students seated on first come basis.
• For Calculus, Chemistry 1A/Biology 6A paper & pencil tests, students must report 30 minutes prior to the published test time. Tests will begin promptly. No one will be admitted late. You must stay for the entire test time.
• For Computerized English, ESL, Basic Math, College Level Math, Biology 40A tests, students drop in for testing anytime during the posted testing hours.
• Students who feel that they have either a learning disability or physical disability which might adversely affect their test scores should contact the Assessment Center for alternative testing formats.
• Testing results show course placements not scores. Results can be obtained online (www.deanza.edu/admisssions/placement) or through STAR phone system (408) 777-9394 or (650) 917-0509.
• English Placement test results are available within 2 weeks. ESL test results may take up to 3 weeks from test date. Computerized Math, Calculus, Chemistry and Biology test results are available within 2 working days following test.

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